NUR 165 Final EXAM/145 questions and
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Once you graduate from nursing school, what must you successfully pass
before you can begin working as a nurse? - -The National Council
Examination for Practical Nursing
- What is the Nurse Practice Act? ( include who determines it) - -Nurse
Practice Act- Law Written to Speifically Address each Level of Nursing & the
Limitations & Allowances of what they can do as Nurses, Knowing your
SCOPE of PRACTICE. *Each State board of Nursing is different*
- Why do you nee to be a Lifelong Learner as a Nurse? - -Strive to Provide
Excellent Nursing Care to stay Current in the ever "Changing" Field of
Nursing.
- What are the 4 Characteristics of a Nurse according to the TEXT? Provide
and Example - -1. Being Responsible- Nothing Changes in Pt. Condition, You
need to NOTIFY the Charged Nurse.
2. Being Honest- Admit & Inform of Medication ERROR.
3. Being Caring- Confirming Pt. Individuality, EMOTIONS, NEEDS.
4. Being Organized- Pt. Needs & Problems delegation ISSUES.
- Being Responsible - -- Caring for several patients, including their
medications and comfort, and seeing that their physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs are met.
- Helping families understand what is happening to the patient and preparing
them for his or her care after discharge.
- Noticing changes in the patient's condition and notifying the appropriate
health-care professional if negative changes occur.
- Evidence-Based Practice ( EBP) - -Problem-Solving approach to Delivering
health care!
This approach USES the best Evidence from nursing research studies and
patient care data; it also Considers the patient's preferences and values. In
other words, research is very important to determine what care is
appropriate for certain situations.
, - QSEN focuses on six areas for prelicensure KSAs: - -1. Patient-Centered
Care
2. Teamwork and Collaboration
3. Evidence-Based Practice
4. Quality Improvement
5. Safety
6. Informatics
- According to Box 1-4, How is nursing School at MCI preparing you to be a
professional nurse? - -- Keep a CLEAN Appearance, Arrive on TIME &
Prepared.
- Take Breaks on Time & Return on TIME.
- Wear your Scrubs, Keep NAILS SHORT for SAFETY.
- What are the 5 Examples of Unprofessional Conduct your Book provide
that could result in the LOSS of your Nursing License? - -* USE of DRUGS /
ALCOHOL in a way that it DANGERS Pt.
* Diversion of DRUGS from Prescribed Pt use to PERSONAL USE.
*FAILURE to Adequately CARE for Pt.
*CRIMINAL CONDUCT, FAILURE to Adequately SUPERVISE CNA & Unlicensed
Assistive Person.
- What are the Benefits of Joining a Professional Organization? - -Give you a
"Collective Voice" that will be "Heard by those who Enact LAW", Policy for
Health Care Provide *Opportunities for Leadership.
- What is "Evidence based Practice"? - -An "Approach" uses the "BEST
EVIDENCE" from Nursing RESEARCH studies & Pt care DATA. It "CONSIDERS
Pt preference, Values, Problem Solving Approach."
- What is the Biggest Difference between Nursed & Other HEALTH Care
Professionals? ( Impact of Nursing) - -* Nurse have an Amazing opportunity
to impact Pt Lifes everyday. Pt rely on Nursing Staff for Basic Needs. Develop
Relationship Influence Pt in Positive Way TEACH Pt & Help Pts Family.
* A nurse that is a THINKER and Change a Harmful Situation into a Safer one.
Answers
Once you graduate from nursing school, what must you successfully pass
before you can begin working as a nurse? - -The National Council
Examination for Practical Nursing
- What is the Nurse Practice Act? ( include who determines it) - -Nurse
Practice Act- Law Written to Speifically Address each Level of Nursing & the
Limitations & Allowances of what they can do as Nurses, Knowing your
SCOPE of PRACTICE. *Each State board of Nursing is different*
- Why do you nee to be a Lifelong Learner as a Nurse? - -Strive to Provide
Excellent Nursing Care to stay Current in the ever "Changing" Field of
Nursing.
- What are the 4 Characteristics of a Nurse according to the TEXT? Provide
and Example - -1. Being Responsible- Nothing Changes in Pt. Condition, You
need to NOTIFY the Charged Nurse.
2. Being Honest- Admit & Inform of Medication ERROR.
3. Being Caring- Confirming Pt. Individuality, EMOTIONS, NEEDS.
4. Being Organized- Pt. Needs & Problems delegation ISSUES.
- Being Responsible - -- Caring for several patients, including their
medications and comfort, and seeing that their physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs are met.
- Helping families understand what is happening to the patient and preparing
them for his or her care after discharge.
- Noticing changes in the patient's condition and notifying the appropriate
health-care professional if negative changes occur.
- Evidence-Based Practice ( EBP) - -Problem-Solving approach to Delivering
health care!
This approach USES the best Evidence from nursing research studies and
patient care data; it also Considers the patient's preferences and values. In
other words, research is very important to determine what care is
appropriate for certain situations.
, - QSEN focuses on six areas for prelicensure KSAs: - -1. Patient-Centered
Care
2. Teamwork and Collaboration
3. Evidence-Based Practice
4. Quality Improvement
5. Safety
6. Informatics
- According to Box 1-4, How is nursing School at MCI preparing you to be a
professional nurse? - -- Keep a CLEAN Appearance, Arrive on TIME &
Prepared.
- Take Breaks on Time & Return on TIME.
- Wear your Scrubs, Keep NAILS SHORT for SAFETY.
- What are the 5 Examples of Unprofessional Conduct your Book provide
that could result in the LOSS of your Nursing License? - -* USE of DRUGS /
ALCOHOL in a way that it DANGERS Pt.
* Diversion of DRUGS from Prescribed Pt use to PERSONAL USE.
*FAILURE to Adequately CARE for Pt.
*CRIMINAL CONDUCT, FAILURE to Adequately SUPERVISE CNA & Unlicensed
Assistive Person.
- What are the Benefits of Joining a Professional Organization? - -Give you a
"Collective Voice" that will be "Heard by those who Enact LAW", Policy for
Health Care Provide *Opportunities for Leadership.
- What is "Evidence based Practice"? - -An "Approach" uses the "BEST
EVIDENCE" from Nursing RESEARCH studies & Pt care DATA. It "CONSIDERS
Pt preference, Values, Problem Solving Approach."
- What is the Biggest Difference between Nursed & Other HEALTH Care
Professionals? ( Impact of Nursing) - -* Nurse have an Amazing opportunity
to impact Pt Lifes everyday. Pt rely on Nursing Staff for Basic Needs. Develop
Relationship Influence Pt in Positive Way TEACH Pt & Help Pts Family.
* A nurse that is a THINKER and Change a Harmful Situation into a Safer one.
